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Medical Dosimetrists

Where in the Army? In the Army: Diagnostic Radiologist; Nuclear Medicine Officer; Radiation Oncologist; Radiology Specialist

What they do:
Generate radiation treatment plans, develop radiation dose calculations, communicate and supervise the treatment plan implementation, and consult with members of radiation oncology team.
On the job, you would:
  • Advise oncology team members on use of beam modifying or immobilization devices in radiation treatment plans.
  • Calculate, or verify calculations of, prescribed radiation doses.
  • Calculate the delivery of radiation treatment, such as the amount or extent of radiation per session, based on the prescribed course of radiation therapy.

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Skills

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Abilities

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Personality

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Technology

You might use software like this on the job:

Medical software
  • Medical condition coding software
  • MEDITECH software

Education

Education: (rated 3 of 5)

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Job Outlook

Below Average Outlook
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
Salary
$127,270
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